04:192:201 Lecture 5: Comm Relationship 4
15 Feb 2019
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Identity refers to the image of a person that is embodied in communication. The topics chosen and qualities displayed when communicating. Interpersonal comm is the venue in which identity is created for self and others. Perceptions that people have about themselves that they communicate to others. What you think you are/who you want to be. The characteristics of the self that are revealed via a person"s verbal/nonverbal comm style. Characteristics of the self that are related to relationships with other people. Can be traits we adopt when communicating with any specific person. Characteristics of the self that are related to a person"s group membership. Effect on thinking, perception, feeling, and behavior due to group. Characteristics of the self that reflect a person"s shared heritage with a group. Ways members relate to each other in status or friendship. Non-verbal/verbal cues from that reflect group membership appearance/clothing etc. Ethnicity or the degree to which membership is personally important.
